The man had followed me out, clearly reluctant to end things. He looked at me longingly, trying for one last attempt.

"Sweetheart, let's continue."

I firmly shook my head, waving off his request.

Things had already gone too far - I couldn't let myself cross any more lines.

"Just go."

Seeing my rigid attitude and firm resolve, he pressed his lips together and had no choice but to slink away.

After curtly sending him ...